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The Offer Process

January 13, 2019 Melissa Christopher

Request & Review the Property Condition Disclosure Statement.
Did you observe any repairs? What will they cost? Are the sellers willing to share the cost?
How long has the home been on the Market?
What is the current market status? Is it a Buyers / Sellers market?
Are there multiple offers in?
What is the sellers situation? Have they identified their next location? Think of your timeline needed.
Ensure it meets the items on your wish list? You can change cosmetic things, but you CANNOT change location or property size. Also, adding / changing layouts of rooms will require more time and money.
Prepare the Contract of Sale (your offer) & your agent will submit it!
Upon receipt from the seller, negotiations will begin. A seller can do any of the following while they work to obtain the most solid offer to get their house sold. They can…
Counter your offer. This can volley back and forth (while the home remains on the market!)
Accept your offer.
Reject your offer with no counter.
Ask for your Highest & Best. This is typically when multiple offers are in.
Timing & Deadlines will unfold for the
next steps
Real Estate Professionals should be
Lined Up for the next steps
I will help you through it all !

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